Laboratory Technician

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for supervising the Civil Engineering Laboratories.
• Maintain and repair the laboratory equipment.
• Help students / faculty in laboratory experiments / projects. He/she may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, and report findings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform periodical service for all equipment in civil engineering laboratories / workshop.
• Support students and staff on design, construction and provision of research and laboratory equipment.
• Supply students with components required for their projects.
• Prepare the equipment required for each experiment.
• Supervise and demonstrate the safe usage of machine tools and hand tools to the students.
• Maintain and repair different equipment in the laboratories / workshop.
• Keep and update consumables in the laboratories / workshops.
• Comply with both statutory and university safety protocols
• Participate in external exhibitions, whenever required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

   

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma or bachelor degree in civil or related engineering with at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities as specified above.  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of personal computer and other standard office equipment.

• Thorough working knowledge of educational electronic equipment, computer hardware and software.
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities. 
• Ability to communicate technical information to students. 
• Supervisory skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English language (an Arabic language is an advantage).
• Supervising and guiding students regarding safe use of equipment.
• Operating and maintaining equipment in mechanical engineering workshop and laboratories.
• Responding appropriately to any emergency situation in the laboratory or workshop.
• Maintaining and reporting inventory requirements and documentation.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory work environment. 
• May require standing for long hours, lifting/handling of heavy objects and exposure to hazardous materials.